(a) Competitive entry process

169. The question was asked as to how likely would there be an urgent need for ensuring immediate provision of the service that justified the recourse to direct negotiations rather than to competitive selection procedures.

The Norwegian Competition Authority successfully used this procedure to ensure that the market remained competitive.

UNITAR has improved the selection process by introducing new procedures concerning documentation and competition.

Internal procedures of the Competition Commission

(e) Aiding African countries in joining the global trading system and assisting them in developing trade negotiating capacity as well as improving their competition capacities and policies

Establishment of transparent and competitive procedures for tendering and supervision of public works contracts and introduction of clear procurement rulesThe UNCITRAL Model Law on Procurement of Goods, Construction and Services (Official Records of the General Assembly, Forty ninth Session, Supplement No. 17 and corrigendum (A 49 17 and Corr.1), annex I) could serve as a useful reference in this connection.

Successful completion of the Doha Development Agenda negotiations, combined with assistance in building the export competitiveness of developing States, is essential for facilitating development.

1.2.1. The legal status of the palaver record (the name of which may be changed) should be redefined to give it full legal force, by determining the form it should take and establishing an appeal procedure that would preclude any subsequent disputes.

(ii) Through the process of collective bargaining, trade unions have negotiated collective agreements for sick leave entitlement for their members.

Reporting of progress in negotiations

Negotiations are proceeding on a chapter on competition policy within the FTAA.

It supported the national competitive examination process and efforts to increase the number of women in decision making positions.

There should be a reduction in complex and competing procedures of various donors, which impose a heavy burden on the already limited administrative capacity of partner countries.

Such proceedings could be of particular assistance to parties to a dispute in the process of reaching a solution by negotiation, for example in maritime delimitation cases.

A number of States reported that screening procedures included competitive examination of applicants, individual interviews, security checking and other screening procedures.

In reply it was stated that the guide should stress the need for competitive selection procedures.

My delegation also has some procedural concerns, such as the non inclusive negotiating process.

There were limitations in the competitive bidding process for establishing and renewing foreign property coverage

It is proposed to conclude this subsection with a discussion of final negotiations and award procedures, as well as of appropriate mechanisms for solving disputes relating to the award of the project.

Revised to include a number of items under requirement for competitive selection

With respect to efforts aimed at protecting competition at the level of external trade, he drew attention to Mexico s important anti dumping procedures.

First is the development of a competition culture an understanding by the public of the benefits of competition and broad based support for a strong competition policy.

The extension of bid closing times and the ability to resubmit prices as allowed by ERAs can be interpreted as a form of pre closing negotiation or bid shopping which may compromise a fair and open competitive process.

(e) Aiding African countries in joining the global trading system and assisting them in developing trade negotiating capacity as well as improving their competition capacities and policies

GLOBALIZATION, COMPETITION, COMPETITIVENESS AND DEVELOPMENT

Flexibility on approaches and language are the substance or process of negotiation.

After 26 years of estrangement, a negotiating process had been initiated, setting a determined start for a permanent solution to the conflict.

I have no sense that there is any feeling amongst delegations that the CD is in competition with that process, the Ottawa Process, which will take a further step forward when negotiations on a draft treaty commence in Oslo in September.

Developing country enterprises can also reach a better bargaining position when they have access to an especially competitive supply and when they enjoy economies of scale, as well as capacity for product and process innovation.

This also exemplifies a situation where competition offenders can choose to cooperate with competition authorities to resolve cases without having to undergo rigorous court procedures.

One delegation sought assurances that the organization was also committed to a competitive recruitment process and performance evaluations, and asked if UNFPA had a conflict of interest policy.

The Italian Competition Authority believes in this respect that it would be necessary to study in more detail the procedural aspects and the institutional framework which could ensure efficient implementation of competition rules.

has wind at fast enough speeds to be cost competitive.

8. The right to due process

One common source of businesses blind spots is judgment bias. This arises when executives have overly narrow views of their industry, underestimate their competitors capabilities, or fail to see how the competitive landscape is changing.

167. It was suggested that paragraphs 81 to 84 should elaborate on possible methods for ensuring transparency and introducing elements of competition in direct negotiations.

The Committee further trusts that its observations will be taken into account in the formulation of the new procurement policy and in the establishment of revised procedures to provide for a truly competitive, fair and responsive process in the interest of all Member States.

Build capacity for positive agenda for future trade negotiations

When we ascribe to the CD its negotiating function we think of it primarily in terms of negotiating on substance rather than procedure.

B. Making alternative energy sources competitive

I urge the leaders of the rebel movements to definitively choose the road of peace and negotiations rather than that of combat, and to demonstrate a serious interest in substantive peace talks rather than in internal, and selfish, debates concerning representation and procedures.

He described the EU's recent activities in the area of competition, including accession negotiations for aspiring members, the OECD peer review of European competition law, and the progress achieved in the International Compeitition Network, particularly in combating international cartels.

47. The Committee then took up item 7 of its agenda, and a debate on procedures for negotiations ensued.

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